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StrideLRN -0.24%78 EV-to-OCF is 7.58 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 9.05. GuruFocus rates LRN with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $87.78 (Fairly Valued). Among 261 Education companies, Stride ranks worse than 58.62% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Stride's Enterprise Value is $3,148 Mil.
Stride's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $415 Mil. Therefore, Stride's EV-to-OCF for today is 7.58.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stride's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LRN'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.15 Med: 9.05 Max: 68.29
Current: 7.58
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Stride was 68.29. The lowest was 2.15. And the median was 9.05.
LRN's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 58.62% of 261
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 6
vs LRN: 7.58
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-08-04), Stride's stock price is $80.10.
Stride's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.480. Therefore, Stride's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 12.36.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Stride's share price for today is $80.10.
Stride's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $6.480.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Stride EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Stride EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stride's EV-to-OCF can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Stride's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Stride EV-to-OCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Stride's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stride's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Stride's current Enterprise Value is $3,148 Mil.
Stride's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $415 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Stride (LRN) has a EV-to-OCF of 7.58 as of Aug. 04, 2026. This is 16% below median its historical median of 9.05. Over the past decade, Stride's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 2.15 to 68.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Stride ranks #153 out of 261 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 58.6%.
Is Stride's EV-to-OCF too high?
Stride's current EV-to-OCF of 7.58 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 9.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.15 to a high of 68.29. The Education industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.00. Stride's value of 7.58 is 26.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stride ranks #153 out of 261 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Stride has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stride's EV-to-OCF compare to LOPE and CVSA?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Stride ranks #153 out of 261 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Stride in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.00. Stride's value of 7.58 is 26.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Stride's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 2.15 to 68.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.05 vs. the industry median of 6.00, Stride has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for an Education company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Education companies is 6.00, based on 261 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Stride's current EV-to-OCF of 7.58 is 26.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stride's current EV-to-OCF is 7.58, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 9.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stride stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stride (LRN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $87.78, compared to a current price of $80.10 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 7.58, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 9.05 and 26.3% above the Education industry median of 6.00. Stride's overall GF Score™ is 78/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stride (LRN), the current EV-to-OCF is 7.58 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Stride (LRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stride stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $80.10 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $87.78.
GuruFocus considers Stride to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LRN:
EV-to-OCF: 7.58 (16% below median its 10-year median of 9.05)
GF Value™: $87.78 vs. price of $80.10 (8.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.3% above the Education median (#153 of 261)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stride Inc is an American online educational company. It offers alternative programs to traditional on-campus schooling. It also operates state-funded virtual charter schools around the United States. The educational programs for K-12 students are usually monitored by parents and provide virtual classroom environments where teachers meet with students online, by phone, or in-person. The company's contractual agreements with various school districts to offer its curriculum programs provide a majority of the company's revenue. The company lines of business are Managed Public School Programs, Institutional and Private Pay Schools and Other.
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